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" Dean Rouso was able to sell our house, when no one else could. We tried 3 brokers over three years and had a minimal response. Dean arranged more showings that all the other real estate agents combined. Dean is extremely knowledgable and always responsive. His instincts about the market and valuation are uncanny. From the staging to the photography to the advertizing and all the way through to the closing, everything Dean and his team did was first-class. I wouldn't hesitate to call Dean Rouso again, to help me sell or buy a home. "

- user6923658

" Dean, you got us through one of the most difficult times ever for our family and for me personally. We can out of it whole and generally content with the results. Our unhappiness lies in having to leave our only home of 35 years. The timing couldn't have been better as I had vowed, as a single mother, to hang on to the home until the last of the four children left. As you know, my youngest, Christina, married September 21 and passed the BAR a week later. There surely is a God! Our good fortune was having your expert guidance and support in listing, marketing and negotiating the sale of our home at 113 S. Kensington in LaGrange's historical district. This is tricky business, to be sure. Even more so when your home is 130 years old and overdue for renovation. Letting go of the place that has so defined us, and is iterwoven in so many memories., still is challenging. But, it's time for another young family to breathe new life into its charming oak carved walls and make it their own. You taught us many valuable lessons about how to go about this complicated and vexing process. You were spot on when it came to strategizing how to best market and negotiate the sale of our home in these tricky times. In the end, we both learned from each other and engaged in great teamwork. We don't know how you do this kind of work every day; it is so incredibly stressful. We we're glad you do! David and I, and my children will all need homes in the near future. We can't think of anyone we'd rather have represent our interests and guide our steps than you. We're truly grateful fo all you have done to help us achieve our goals and objectives, keep our sanity, and not lose faith or heart. Also, than you for the lovely glass cutting board with the listing photo of our wonderful Victorian. When I opened the unexpected package, I burst into tears. It is a heartfelt remembrance of our home and your kindness. Thank you for being so thoughtful and such an exemplary professional. We wish you, your family and your colleagues all the best. Warm regards, Diane Mermigas "

- Diane Mermigas

" Yes, 5 stars. I'll put this plainly: Work with Dean and his remarkable team if you are selling or buying a home in the La Grange area.Dean was the listing agent when I purchased _and_ when I later sold a property in La Grange Park. I am typically difficult to impress and rarely will recommend a service or professional without reservations, so, for whatever that is worth, please know that my strong recommendation to work with Dean is not one that is made casually.Dean counseled -- and listened to -- me during the whole process. From when and how to go to market to how to best generate and respond to interest. My particular selling situation was fraught with complexities -- not least among them difficult market conditions -- but Dean and his team navigated those choppy waters as if they were smooth as glass.There are certainly other realtors with whom one could work in the near western suburbs, but *results* are what matter most. You will not be disappointed. "

- user9648092

" Dean and his team are exceptional! I have worked with Dean in multiple real estate transactions over the last 9 years and recommend he and his team any chance I get. Extremely attentive to detail and incredibly responsive. He is an expert in every detail of the buying and selling process, and yet has the patience and skill to guide clients through the inevitable twists and turns with ease. I'd give them 10 stars if I could. "

- Keith Hill

" Dean is a pro. He made himself available for my frequent questions 24/7, and, if I didn't know better, I would think I am his only client. He brings not only professional expertise but also years of experience. Furthermore, Dean is very easy to work with. He has a high degree of emotional intelligence and is able and willing to put himself in his client's shoes. I am newly widowed and appreciated the feelings of trust and confidence Dean generates. I cannot think of anyone else with whom I would want to go through the experience of selling a family home, searching and finally choosing a new place. "

- user2169276

" We met Dean Rouso at an open house he hosted and decided to work with him to find the right home for us in the suburbs. Dean's knowledge of the area helped us to narrow down our search and his willingness to schedule showings on short notice on the weekends and evenings allowed us to see many suitable homes in the relevant areas. As first time home buyers we also benefited from Dean's experience as he knows the ins and outs of the home buying process. "

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" Dean was recommended to us from some friends and we couldn't have been happier with the process and the results. From the day we started working with Dean everything was simple from setting up appointments to the final closing on our home. The closing took less than 45 minutes. "

- tomtear

" Dean is very knowledgeable of the La Grange area. He is professional, responsive, and resourceful. He made the process of buying and selling a home as smooth as possible. More importantly, Dean was very respectful and flexible when it came to my family's hectic schedule. I would definitely recommend Dean to my neighbors, friends, and family. "

- zuser20160104170721494

" Dean did a great job of getting my property listed, marketed and sold! Everything went very smooth and I recommend using Dean for your next real estate transaction. Thanks Dean! "

- John Sullivan

" Buying and selling homes requires attention to detail, top negotiation skills, and lots of patience. Dean Rouso and his team at Baird & Warner not only make the process pain-free, they even help educate you along the way so you don't miss anything. And quite frankly there is no one else I would trust to negotiate a deal -- Dean will go to battle and advocate for your best interests every time. Dean's team ensures your house is staged and that the photos are perfect, which I believe directly resulted in my home having 7 showings and a fantastic offer (which we took) the FIRST DAY it went on the market. Not every house will sell that quickly and Dean's team is also great at helping you understand factors that could slow a sale and what you can do about it. If you're in the La Grange area, he certainly knows it in and out. But I bought and sold outside of the area and had a great experience. I also referred him to a family member who successfully sold her house far outside of his typical area. In other words, this team can do it all, stop talking to other realtors, call Dean now. "

- wackie77

" Dean has been instrumental in all of our family's real estate transactions, providing top notch service and expert advice at every stage of the process. In our most recent move, he was the mastermind behind our purchase and renovation strategy. Under his direction, we were able to purchase an older home, execute a total renovation and large addition, and end up with a home exceeding all our expectations. Without his advice I expect we could have spent 15% more and still not have all of the features we sought. We can't thank Dean enough and would recommend him at every opportunity. Keith & Bernadette La Grange Park, IL "

- Keith Hill

" Dean is the consummate real estate professional. He walked us through comps in our area explaining the house pricing process to us in great detail, along with outlining his social media marketing strategy, which we feel resulted in our home selling so quickly. Dean has been in the business for a long time and his expertise is invaluable. When you get Dean, you are also getting his team of professionals, and they all proved to be first-rate, too! "

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" We have worked with Dean for many years and have had nothing but the best experiences. Dean and his team are professional, easy to work with, and consistently deliver results. Dean has our highest recommendations! "

- dmbarrett1

" Working with Dean and his team has been an outstanding experience. Extremely professional, knowledgeable, responsive, and an unprecedented understanding of the real estate market- we always felt confident in Dean's expertise. Overall an excellent experience! "

- lamantia3

" I do not think a home seller could be in better hands. When asking other realtors what the strategy is if the house does not sell in x amount of days, most of them say we drop the price. Dean and his team bring more of their people to the table, reaching deeper into the pool of buyers, they work to sell the house at the price you are asking. "

- frerkk

" Dean is a skilled negotiator and expert real estate partner. He helped me to achieve the best possible end game, and carefully traverse the challenging and emotional experience of selling my long-time home. If you are willing to do your part as an educated seller, you would be fortunate to have Dean representing you. "

- dmermigas

" Dean provided the most professional service that I have received. Dean knows the neighborhood market and values and was able to use this knowledge to negotiate a great price for us. He made the process smooth and handled all the issues that popped up. I would definitely use Dean again. "

- Gary Stevens

" Dean was great! It was our first time purchasing a home. We told him what we were looking for and he found us an amazing home and negotiated a GREAT deal! He was very helpful in explaining everything to us, always willing to work with our schedule, and walked us through the whole process! "

- Tifany,, Shorewood,, IL

" Dean and his team were more than I could have hoped for when selling my mother's home. His knowledge was apparent from our first meeting and he was very accessible when i had a question or ten. From setting the sale price, having someone stage the property prior to going on line, community referrals for touch ups and assisting with the offers; i had complete confidence that he was the right one for the job. Dean really did everything beyond my expectations. "

- kmlewis965

" Dean Rouso and his team at Prime Property Partners were very helpful in the sale of my last property and the acquisition of my new home. They truly went the extra mile to get the best deal for me on both ends of the transaction and would be my first choice if I find myself back in the real estate market as well as getting my highest recommendation to any friend of mine looking to buy or sell a home. "

- Steve,, La Grange,, IL

" Dean helped our family identify the areas of our parent's home that needed updating; helped us find someone who would do the work at a reasonable price; and then marketed the home to its fullest advantage through open houses, photos on line, and the like. He was able to find us a buyer within 21 days of listing and because he knew the market and the area we sold the property for more than we were asking! Professional, knowledgeable about real estate in the area, an expert in the profession as a whole, personable, and the person I would want to sell my home. "

- Kathy,, Western Springs,, IL

" I have used Dean as my Realtor for several transactions over the last 10 years on both the buyer's and seller's side. I can cofidently say that Dean is extremely knowledgeable about market conditions and prices and is an expert negotiator. I would have no hesitation reccommending Dean to anyone interested in working with a top notch Realtor. "

- ehard639

" It was so easy to choose Dean to handle the selling of our home in La Grange Park! We had interviewed 4 different agents to get an idea of pricing and services offered. One agent was only interested in getting the listing and gave us very low starting price. The other two agents were a little more in line with what we thought the property was worth, but did not have very sophisticated marketing plans. Dean (and his group) met with us a couple of time before even giving us a suggested listing prices and when we did meet he had a complete market analysis of the recent contracts in the area as well as a detailed market plan, including stagers, photographers, web- and print-based marketing plan. It was so impressive! Clearly, he knew the local market and how to move property in the La Grange area. Once we signed with him, he put the marketing plan into action and the home was listed. We were concerned about being able to sell because is was in September and properties were moving slowly in the area. Well, within 16 days we had a signed contract for 96% of our asking price! I am sure this was due to Dean's masterful knowledge of the real estate market in the La Grange area and his phenomenal marketing plan. After the sale, he and his team continued to be very helpful in arranging tradesmen and all the other little things that can drive you mad before the closing. I you are looking to buy or sell a home in the La Grange area, I cannot think of a better agent than Dean. "

- gstebbins

" Dean is a highly intelligent, capable, and excellent real estate professional. The entire process from start to finish was painless, thanks to Dean's knowledge of the towns we were considering, and his quick responses to all of our questions or concerns be it day or night. Dean's associates were excellent as well. If we sell/buy again in the future, we will absolutely use Dean Rouso as our agent! "

- nmoore07

" Dean and his Team have helped us conduct several real estate transactions throughout the years. He has been a pioneer in the real estate industry offering honest service, innovative marketing tools, and excellent negotiating skills. His Team approach ensures no detail is overlooked from contract to closing, giving us peace of mind in what could be a stressful situation. Each of our listings resulted in full price or above offers within no time at all. We value Dean's knowledge of the market, opinions, and trust him to handle our negotiations whether buying or selling. We always know we can Depend on Dean and his Team for all our real estate needs and high recommend him to everyone we know! "

- gdplachta

" Dean was recommended to us from some friends and we couldn't have been happier with the process and the results. From the day we started working with Dean everything was simple from setting up appointments to the final closing on our home. The closing took less than 45 minutes. We looked at several homes and Dean gave us intel on every home along with the pros and cons of each home. He was very knowledgeable on the neighborhood we were looking at which gave us a good sense of comfort. Everyone we've talked to in the past has told us how stressful purchasing a home can be, but Dean was able to make us feel comfortable and minimize the stress caused by purchasing a home. We wouldn't go to anyone other than Dean for purchasing or selling a home. "

- Tom Tear

" Dean provided services to us in the summer of 2011 with the sale of our home, and the acquisition of a home, locally. Dean's team was very professional, organized and efficient. Dean and his team kept us well informed in the sale process and in the purchase process. With his strong knowledge of our local market, Dean helped us price our home for sale in line with the market. This allowed us to sell our home very quickly at a very fair price. This allowed us to acquire a residence locally at a great value (with many thanks to Dean and his strong negotiation skills), and to acquire a residence out of state. We have recommended, and continue to recommend, Dean to our friends. "

- Joan,, Burr Ridge,, IL

" I have used Dean to sell and buy four homes for me over the years. He always gets me the most money when I sell and the best price when I buy. He is very responsive and has great contacts when I need a contractor to get something fixed. I would recommend Dean to anyone buying or selling a home. "

- user30584336

" My late mothers home had spent 288 days on the market with another nationally known realtor . We did have 4 bids but all failed to close. Then, the realtor resigned . I contacted Dean Rouso signed a listing agreement and in 2 days Dean and his team had 2 bids. We quickly closed the deal for $9000 more than th a asking price. My experience clearly showed the difference between a dedicated professional realtor and the part timers working with most others. I will recommend Dean to provide the complete and comprehensive service needed in today's market and look forward to working with him again. "

- tomncdc

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